Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Top Three List Announced
The top three of this year's food competition are finally about to be revealed.
On this day, all the people in the capital seemed to get up early and gathered in front of the imperial list released by the city gate early to wait for the news.
Xiang Zixi put on the list of eyes early and drew a light makeup for herself, and sat in the room calmly waiting for the notice.
It didn't take long for the emperor list of the top three names inscribed by Xiahou Junhao, the emperor of the host country, to beat gongs and drums and paste them in the most conspicuous place at the city gate. Immediately afterwards, all the streets were boiling at the same time, and everyone was vying to spread the news to the streets and alleys of the city.
Footsteps soon sounded outside the room where Xiang Zixi lived, and the owner of the wine shop hurriedly came over to say hello again.
Xiang Zixi got up lightly, and prepared to enter the palace unaccompanied to thank the emperor.
Jin Haoxuan disappeared in the morning, no need to guess, it must have something to do with Princess Ziqing.
After the flower world that day, Xiang Zixi didn't mind so much about Jin Haoxuan and Princess Ziqing. After all, their marriage contract was made by their parents, and in this society, the fate of parents is a big thing. I can't help myself!
In the eyes of everyone's envy and jealousy, Xiang Zixi slowly walked out of the room and came to the downstairs of the wine store. Standing at the door of the liquor store, she noticed that there were already two unfamiliar men standing at the door.
The three of them were all smiling at this time, saying hello to each other, and the name of the top three was quickly recited by everyone.
This year's champion is the nobleman Zha Liangye from the Dark Country, the list eye is Xiang Zixi from Yaoguo, and Tanhua is the aristocratic Gu Su Yaonan from the Dark Country.
It can be said that Xiang Zixi's appearance as a dark horse really impressed everyone.
At this time, a group of people and horses came towards this side with gongs and drums, led by a eunuch in purple palace clothes. After he saw the three people, he hurriedly ran in the direction of the three people in small steps, and as soon as they met, he immediately said, "Congratulations to the three, congratulations to the three!" β
Champion Zha Liangye glanced at Xiang Zixi and Gu Su Yaonan, and replied with a smile: "Be polite, happy and happy!" Father-in-law, please ββββ"
The father-in-law immediately straightened up, took three steps back, and saluted with his right hand: "Three please, the emperor and your highnesses are already waiting in the palace, don't let the masters wait!" β
Xiang Zixi listened, but thought in his heart: When he left Lin Muyang, he looked at his expression very solemnly, as if there was something important, would he still be in the palace?
"There is Father-in-law Lao!" The three of them returned the salute at the same time, and under the guidance of the father-in-law, they got on the sedan chair they brought in turn, and drove quickly in the direction of the palace in the envious eyes of everyone.
When they arrived at the palace, the three of them got off the sedan chair in turn, and according to the rules, they walked quickly towards the location of the main hall, Hualong Hall.
Xiang Zixi kept looking at the palace all the way, and sure enough, there were deep-walled inner courtyards everywhere, twisting and turning, and all the buildings looked very new, obviously carefully repaired and maintained every year. Everywhere, there were palace maids with their heads bowed and hurriedly entering and exiting in a procession, some empty-handed, some holding all kinds of utensils, in short, everyone was in such a hurry and hurry.
The crimson doors, the golden walls, and the crimson glass are full of dignity and glory.
Xiang Zixi kept looking at the surrounding scenery, but his feet kept following the footsteps of the father-in-law, moving quickly in the direction of the Hualong Palace.
Zha Liangye, who was walking in the front, suddenly slowed down his pace, and said with a smile: "Miss Xiang is really a woman who doesn't let her eyebrows!" Today's scene can also be calm, Cha admires and admires! β
Xiang Zi Xi glanced at Zha Liangye, and his eyebrows bent: "Lord Zha is polite!" β
Gu Su Yaonan, who was following behind Xiang Zixi, said softly: "The two of you still have this leisure chat? Let's see the Emperor of Yaoguo and your highnesses first! β
Xiang Zixi smiled silently, but Zha Liangye glanced at Gu Su Yaonan deeply: "It seems that Gu Su Gongzi has a lot of opinions about Cha?" β
"Don't dare, don't dare." Gu Su Yaonan glanced at Zha Liangye coldly: "Everyone in the world knows what this year's competition is all about!" If it weren't for your Dark Countryββββ"
Xiang Zixi coughed suddenly, interrupted Gu Su Yaonan's words at once, and said apologetically to Zixi: "I'm really sorry, I suffered a little cold last night, two, please!" β
After Zha Liangye and Gu Su Yaonan glared at each other fiercely, they snorted coldly at the same time, said no more, and continued to follow the footsteps of the father-in-law and continue to move forward quickly.
Xiang Zixi looked at the father-in-law who was walking in front and kept moving rapidly, and couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart: Old treacherous and cunning guy!
Soon, the four of them quickly arrived at the door of the Hualong Palace, Xiang Zixi followed the others, crossed the high steps, and trotted quickly towards the main entrance of the main hall, and stood still quietly when they ran to the door.
"The top three and the first food festival are waiting for the call!" A father-in-law dressed in a purple gold mansion immediately shouted when he saw the three of them coming. In the main hall, someone immediately reported that he had entered, and soon, he heard the reply inside: "The emperor summoned the top three and the first in the food festival!" β
Zha Liangye walked in the front, Xiang Zixi followed behind him, Gu Su Yaonan followed behind Xiang Zixi, and the three of them strode into the hall in turn.
In such an environment, Xiang Zixi can no longer look around so blatantly, but the corner of his eye still contains most of the scenery in his eyes. The area of this hall is very large, and it is estimated that it is 500 square meters, but the effective usable area is only about 300 square meters. Many places are separated individually, creating small spaces. It can be seen that it is used for other purposes.
Xiang Zixi didn't understand the rules, so everything was copied from Zha Liangye, who was walking in the front, and when he saw him go, he would leave, and when he saw him stop, he would stop, and when he saw him kneeling, he would follow suit.
"Dark Country Cha Liangye"
"The Folk Girl Cherishes the Purple"
"Su Yaonan"
"Knock to the emperor, knock to your highnesses! Long live the emperor, long live your highness! β
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Xiahou Junhao's mouth: "Flatten!" β
Zha Liangye, Xiang Zixi and Gusu Yaonan thanked the emperor at the same time, and stood up from the ground.
Listening to that familiar voice, Xiang Zixi had a wry smile in his heart. Yesterday, he was a buddy in his own family, but in the blink of an eye, he became the king of a country, such a big contrast, it is indeed a little difficult to accept. But fortunately, Xiao Zimo already knew this, and he was somewhat relieved.
"Raise your head and speak, there are no outsiders here, you don't have to be so restrained!" Xiahou Junhao said lightly, his eyes never left Xiang Zixi's face.
Xiang Zixi raised his head slightly, and at a glance, he saw Xiahou Junhao sitting on the huge dragon chair that symbolized imperial power, and a smile gently floated on the corner of his mouth. The gaze shifted, and there were still a few people sitting under the dragon chair, one was Xiahou Junhao's sister, Princess Ziqing, the other was the prince of the Dark Kingdom, King Qi, and the prince of the Dark Kingdom.
Sure enough, Lin Muyang didn't appear here, it seems that there is really something urgent.
"This year's top three are really talented!" Xiahou Junhao said softly: "What do your highnesses think? β
"Your Majesty is very true!" King Qi of the Dark Kingdom narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "Not only is it a talent multiplication, it is simply an incredible achievement!" Especially the strange woman of your country Xiang Zi Xi Xiang girl, the strange materials, the ingenuity of the mind, can be called the first of the women of the four countries! β
Xiang Zixi hurriedly lowered his head and replied: "Don't dare!" Thank Your Highness for your compliment! β
Princess Ziqing covered her lips and smiled: "King Qi, this is a cold us!" The champion obviously fell into the hands of the dark country, but what is the strange woman of the Yaoguo here! If you want to talk about the ingenuity of your thoughts, you have to say that the Gusu family of the Lingguo country is really ingenious! β
A look of pride flashed on Gu Su Yaonan's face, but he said modestly: "Her Royal Highness Princess Xie praises falsely!" β
The crown prince of the kingdom of Ling was cynical and kept looking at Xiang Zixi's face, and said playfully: "Does Miss Xiang have a marriage contract?" β
As soon as the prince of Lingguo said his word, the faces of everyone in the hall changed slightly!
Xiang Zixi replied lightly: "No." Zi Xi knew that she was ugly, and it was difficult to get into the elegant hall, and she collided with His Royal Highness the Prince, Zi Xi deserved to die! β
The prince of the kingdom smiled: "This seat is just a casual question, Miss Xiang doesn't have to be nervous." In this year's four-nation competition, our three countries have each gained, but the Zhuoguo country has harvested, but the biggest harvest of Lin Taishi is also here! β
Everyone understood what the prince of Lingguo said, but if this topic continues, I am afraid that there will be endless troubles.
Therefore, Xiahou Junhao immediately said: "The competition is competitive, and occasionally winning or losing, is not a big deal. It's just fun, and you don't have to worry about winning or losing! Someone's comingββββ"
Soon, the eunuch dressed in purple and gold walked in with a team of palace maids walking quickly with their heads bowed, each holding something in their hands, and kneeling side by side behind everyone.
"According to the rules, I will reward you!" Xiahou Junhao's eyes still fell on Xiang Zixi's body, and he said lightly: "In addition to these, I want to reward you with another thing!" β
Everyone in the lobby seemed to be stunned, never expecting that Xiahou Junhao would have another reward.
Princess Ziqing seemed to look at her brother angrily, and turned her body to look to the side.
"I want to give an additional reward to the champion Lang Thousand-mile horse, a gold medal for the top eye, and a clump of the best coral!" The smile on the corner of Xiahou Junhao's mouth slowly rose: "Because Bangyan is a citizen of Yaoguo, I can freely enter and leave the palace with the gold medal in my hand!" β
As soon as Xiahou Junhao said this, the faces of everyone in the lobby changed!
Especially Princess Ziqing, she snorted coldly.
The prince of the kingdom of Lingguo looked at Zi Xi and then at Xiahou Junhao, and the smile on his face became more and more obvious.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" All three of them knelt down at the same time to give thanks.
Xiang Zixi sighed lightly in his heart, yes, he was able to enter and leave the palace, but I was afraid that there would be nothing good in the future!